The Ethics of Grateful Patient Fundraising in Medicine

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-hosts Dr. Jamila Battle and Dr. Emily Hanna welcome ophthalmologist Dr. Megan Collins—of both the Wilmer Eye Institute and the Berman Institute of Bioethics at Johns Hopkins—for a conversation about the ethics of grateful patient fundraising in medicine.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, March 23 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, March 24 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, March 25 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 24 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-12:20)
- Life expectancy grows when there are more primary care physicians
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Effects of blindfold on leadership and skills in pediatric resuscitation simulation
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Exercise performance better predictor of longevity than age
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Megan Collins (min 12:20-35:47)
- Ethical Issues and Recommendations in Grateful Patient Fundraising and Philanthropy by Dr. Collins and others.
- Navigating the Ethical Boundaries of Grateful Patient Fundraising by Dr. Collins and others.
- Wealth Screening
House Calls (min 35:47-40:00)
- My blood pressure went up instead of down with a new blood pressure medication. What happened?
  - Blood pressure medicines
- My spouse had cirrhosis after having fatty liver disease. His doctor said there are areas of the liver that might indicate cancer. Is this the beginning of the end?
- I had to see a new doctor who I liked better than my regular doctor. Can I switch doctors?
  - How to switch doctors

"Bad" Words and Good Health

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Headshot by David Corney

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Cam Coleman talk with Dr. Emma Byrne—author of Swearing is Good for You—about what bad words have to do with good health.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, March 2 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, March 3 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, March 4 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 3 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show! Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-8:57)
- Alarming number of violent injuries associated with bullying in school-age children
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Childhood lead exposure and poor mental health in adulthood
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Strongest opponents of genetically modified foods are the least knowledgeable
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Gender bias in pediatric pain assessment
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Emma Byrne (min 8:57-33:12)
House Calls (min 33:12-40:00)
- Can I get help quitting chewing tobacco in the same places where I would get help quitting smoking?
- Where can we get help for my dad who has cirrhosis of the liver and is depressed?
  - Chronic Illness and Mental Health
  - Find a Therapist
- What is gait balance rehab?
  - Gait Abnormalities

The Heart: Past, Present and Future

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Jauhar, photo by Beowulf Sheehan

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Cam Coleman talk with cardiologist and director of the Heart Failure Program at Long Island Jewish Medical Center Dr. Sandeep Jauhar about his new book Heart: A History.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, February 23 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 23 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, February 25 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 24 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-10:06)
- Frequent fried food consumption associated with higher risk of death
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Occupational stress associated with weight gain in Swedish study
- Should low risk cancers be renamed?
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Skinny genes play significant part in weight
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Sandeep Jauhar (min 10:06-30:12)
House Calls (min 30:12-40:00)
- Can you recommend some resources to help me understand what my brother-in-law with prostate cancer is going through?
  - Prostate Cancer: The Basics (UpToDate)
  - Prostate Cancer (Cancer.gov)
  - Treatment Preference and Patient Centered Prostate Cancer (PCORI)
  - Evaluating Health Websites
- What can I do for my 3-year-old who gets motion sickness when he travels?
  - Motion Sickness
  - Car Sickness
- What are thunderclap headaches?
  - Thunderclap Headaches
- Should I be worried about terms on my x-ray report?
  - Chondrocalcinosis (Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis)
  - Early Degenerative Changes (Aging Changes in the Bones, Muscles and Joints)

Should Physicians Be Required to Periodically Renew Their Certification?

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with executive vice president and CEO emeritus of the American College of Physicians Dr. Steven Weinberger about whether physicians should be required to periodically renew their certification.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, February 9 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 10 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, February 12 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 10 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-8:48)
- Preterm babies do better in single family rooms rather than those cared for in open bay units
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Parenting practices affect children’s screen time
  - News about study
  - Full-text article
- Moderate alcohol consumption associated with electrical and structural changes in atrial fibrillation
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Many with chronic fatigue syndrome don’t go to the ER because doctors don’t believe it’s a real condition
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Steven Weinberger (min 8:48-33:05)
- Essay by Dr. Weinberger: Can Maintenance of Certification Pass the Test?
- Board Certification for Doctors: What Does it Really Mean?
House Calls (min 33:05-40:00)
- After a fall with cuts and bruises, my doctor wanted to see me every couple of weeks. I’m in my 80s and have trouble getting around. I was very blessed that my doctor said he would see me in my home instead.
  - Home Care
- I’m 75, in good health and have slightly elevated cholesterol. My doctor wants me to take a moderate dose statin due to my age and risk. Is that reasonable?
  - Cholesterol
  - Cardiovascular Disease Risk Calculator
- What’s your advice about how to decide when an elderly parent needs help at home versus going to assisted living or a nursing home?

Using Artificial Intelligence to Spot Deadly Cancers Sooner

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Regina Barzilay—professor of electrical engineering and computer science at MIT and 2017 MacArthur Fellowship recipient—about her plan to use artificial intelligence to spot deadly cancers sooner.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, February 2 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 3 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, February 4 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 3 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-9:45)
- Evidence points to effectiveness of Botox for chronic migraines
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Study finds 63% of patients reported not using patient portals in the last year
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Majority of teens eating far less fiber than they should
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Effect of neck scrunching using computers or other devices on symptom development
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Regina Barzilay (min 9:45-30:31)
House Calls (min 30:31-40:00)
- What’s the difference between power of attorney and healthcare power of attorney?
  - Advance Care Directives
  - Power of Attorney
- I’m overweight and keep gaining weight. My doctor said my diabetes and blood pressure may get out of control if I don’t have weight loss surgery. Is that true?
  - Weight Loss Surgery
  - Weight Control
- I have bleeding with Depo birth control shots. What are my birth control options that are convenient without side effects?
  - Birth Control

Divorce and Health

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. David Sbarra—professor and director of clinical training in the department of psychology at the University of Arizona—about the relationship between divorce and health.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, December 15 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, December 16 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, December 17 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, December 16 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-10:32)
- Smoke-free policies may improve high blood pressure
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Healthy personality traits associated with life outcomes
- Older adults with dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease and gun ownership dangers
- Daytime inactivity might be reason baby is up at night
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. David Sbarra (min 10:32-32:56)
House Calls (min 32:56-40:00)
- What can I do to protect my mental health and not become depressed since I’ve been laid off from work?
  - Depression
  - Finding a Mental Health Professional
- When is a child old enough to have their own phone?
  - When Should You Get Your Kid a Phone?
- My doctor recommended removing polyps in my nose. What causes polyps and what is the risk to leaving them?
  - Nasal Polyps

Why You Eat What You Eat

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-hosts Dr. Stephen Hooper and Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Brown University and Boston College neuroscientist Dr. Rachel Herz, author of Why You Eat What You Eat: The Science Behind Our Relationship with Food.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, December 8 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, December 9 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, December 10 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, December 9 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-9:16)
- Emotion suppression and effect on children
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Even without concussion, young football players have changes in gray matter in the brain
  - News about the study
  - Radiological Society of North America meeting abstract
- Lack of sleep impacts emotion regulation, intensifies anger
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Rachel Herz (min 9:16-32:25)
House Calls (min 32:25-40:00)
- After hearing about an outbreak of chickenpox, I want to know if my children, who have been vaccinated, are at risk of getting sick after being around children who have not been vaccinated?
  - Chickenpox Vaccine
- What can my family do to force my sister to get help for mental health issues?
  - Supporting a Friend or Family Member with Mental Health Problems
- What’s the best way to get on a healthy sleep schedule?

Toy Safety

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Lynn Eades

teddy bears

December is Safe Toys and Celebrations Month. Consult these resources to select safe toys this holiday season and all year.

Top Tips for Choosing Safe Toys this Holiday (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
How to Buy Safe Toys (healthychildren.org)
Choosing Safe Toys (Kids Health from Nemours)
Top Safety Tips (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Best Toys for Child Development (American Academy of Pediatrics)

Recalled Toys and Products

Recalled toys and other products by category (SaferProducts.org)
Product Recalls by month and year (Safe Kids Worldwide)

Provided by librarians at the University of North Carolina Health Sciences Library.

Blurring the Lines between Science and Art

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Lynn Eades

A drain in the heart by Kathleen Caron

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Jack Griffith—Kenan Distinguished professor of microbiology and immunology and biochemistry— and Jill Diaz—director of corporate relations at the North Carolina Museum of Art—about a new exhibit that blurs the lines between science and art.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, December 1 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, December 2 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, December 3 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, December 2 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
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Research that Matters (min 0-9:24)
- Falls from soft furniture land 230,000 children in the emergency department each year
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Artificial intelligence aids in early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Great Britain plastic surgeons calling on government to include graphic warnings on fireworks
  - Association Awareness Campaign News
  - News about the study
- Danger of Leftover Antibiotics – American Academy of Pediatrics
  - News about the conference presentation
  - Abstract of the conference presentation
Conversations with Dr. Jack Griffith and Jill Diaz (min 9:24-29:32)
House Calls (min 29:32-40:00)
- I’m I more likely to have a stroke if my mother had one?
  - Stroke
- I’m feeling much better after working with my family doctor to get help for depression. I just wanted to say thank you.
  - Depression
  - Talk with Your Doctor about Depression
- How frequently are falls in older people related to balance or strength?
- I had to drive an hour to my doctor to have a lesion removed. My doctor said nobody in their office could do it and I had to see a specialist. This was a waste of time.
  - Talking With Your Doctor

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Explaining "America’s Great Divide" with Jonathan Weiler

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Jonathan Weiler—director of undergraduate studies and professor in UNC’s Curriculum in Global Studies—about his new book Prius or Pickup? How the Answers to Four Simple Questions Explain America’s Great Divide.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, November 17 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, November 18 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, November 19 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 18 at 7 a.m.

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Research that Matters (min 0-9:14)
- Stress can impair memory, thinking skills
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- No evidence of HPV vaccine increasing sexual risk-taking behaviors
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Conversion efforts to change LGBT sexual orientation can lead to depression, suicide
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Jonathan Weiler (min 9:14-30:27)
- Prius or Pickup? How the Answers to Four Simple Questions Explain America’s Great Divide
House Calls (min 39:27-40:00)
- We had a good experience with hospice when my mother died. Is this a typical experience?
  - Hospice Care
- My father starting having hallucinations after taking Requip for restless legs syndrome. How could this happen?
  - Restless Legs Syndrome
- Will a person with type 2 diabetes automatically end up on insulin?
  - Type 2 Diabetes

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Category Archives: Children and Teenagers

The Ethics of Grateful Patient Fundraising in Medicine

"Bad" Words and Good Health

The Heart: Past, Present and Future

Should Physicians Be Required to Periodically Renew Their Certification?

Using Artificial Intelligence to Spot Deadly Cancers Sooner

Divorce and Health

Why You Eat What You Eat

Toy Safety

Blurring the Lines between Science and Art

Explaining "America’s Great Divide" with Jonathan Weiler